Both George and Gil have misanthropic tendencies that lead to (you guessed it!) comedic antics. They both have distinct accents that can only be described as ‘50s New England for George and italicized Brooklyn Jewish with a sort of abbreviated hiccup in the middle for Gil (like r’coon).ĭonning dingy turtlenecks and corduroys, they putz around NYC with Steely Dan playing in their heads. Their friendship is sustained due to their own incompetence, compounded with George’s wives all mysteriously falling down the same staircase and Gil’s illicit human-raccoon relationships (thanks Giuliani!). In sketches, Gil’s daftness and George’s psychosis feed off one another.

As the story goes, these two have been close friends since they met at Columbia University in the ‘60s. Geegland (Mulaney) and Gil Faizon (Kroll), who originally made their television debut on The Kroll Show. Tune in.įor those not familiar, John Mulaney and Nick Kroll created the hilariously terrible characters of George St. Who knows WHO will win? Maybe your favorite movie star. We were asked to host the Oscars and we have accepted. Geegland and Gil Faizon, who announced from their joint Twitter account (from the comfort of the NY Public Library they managed to sneak back into) that they will be hosting. Please let it happen.Īfter Kevin Hart was dropped for controversial homophobic tweets, two heroes emerged: George St.

Yet, now that the eight nights have concluded, I can definitively say this - Nick Kroll and John Mulaney possibly hosting the Oscars - is it.

Oh hello too much tuna guests